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David FairHere are the results of various candidate races in Washtenaw County. November 2016 Washtenaw County Election Briefs: Candidateshttp://wemu.org/post/november-2016-washtenaw-county-election-briefs-candidates
83482 as http://wemu.orgWed, 09 Nov 2016 17:12:46 +0000November 2016 Washtenaw County Election Briefs: CandidatesDavid FairIt was light voter turnout for the primary elections in Washtenaw County. County elections director Ed Golembiewski had predicted 20-to-25% turnout among the more than 272,000 registered voters. In the end, under 18% cast a ballot. Washtenaw County Election Results: In Briefhttp://wemu.org/post/washtenaw-county-election-results-brief
79864 as http://wemu.orgWed, 03 Aug 2016 13:05:15 +0000Washtenaw County Election Results: In BriefJorge AvellanThe League of Women Voters of the Ann Arbor Area will host a forum tonight for the Democratic candidates running for State Representative of the 54th District. 54th District Candidates To Participate In Forum Tonighthttp://wemu.org/post/54th-district-candidates-participate-forum-tonight
79486 as http://wemu.orgTue, 26 Jul 2016 11:27:34 +000054th District Candidates To Participate In Forum TonightAmanda LeClaireCandidates for the Michigan House of Representatives 54th District seat debated at Eastern Michigan University Tuesday night. 54th District Candidates Debate At Eastern Michigan Universityhttp://wemu.org/post/54th-district-candidates-debate-eastern-michigan-university
75859 as http://wemu.orgWed, 27 Apr 2016 09:34:41 +000054th District Candidates Debate At Eastern Michigan UniversityLisa BarryIt's a rite of passage on Sunday as Eastern Michigan University holds its Spring Commencement. EMU Spring Commencement To Be Held This Weekendhttp://wemu.org/post/emu-spring-commencement-be-held-weekend
75685 as http://wemu.orgFri, 22 Apr 2016 11:36:45 +0000EMU Spring Commencement To Be Held This WeekendAmanda LeClaire A state legislator from Washtenaw County is advocating a revisit of the emergency manager law after Detroit Public Schools Emergency Manager Darnell Earley’s resignation announcement Tuesday morning. Some State Legislators In Favor Of Repealing Emergency Manager Lawhttp://wemu.org/post/some-state-legislators-favor-repealing-emergency-manager-law
72312 as http://wemu.orgWed, 03 Feb 2016 11:37:35 +0000Some State Legislators In Favor Of Repealing Emergency Manager LawAndrew CluleyMichigan lawmakers will likely have less money than earlier projected to put into next year's budget. The revenue estimating conference takes place Thursday, but the House Fiscal Agency is anticipating $873 million dollars less in state revenues for this year and next compared to the January conference. Washtenaw County State Lawmakers Say Projected Revenue Declines Another Concern About Roads Planhttp://wemu.org/post/washtenaw-county-state-lawmakers-say-projected-revenue-declines-another-concern-about-roads
45844 as http://wemu.orgWed, 14 May 2014 20:40:36 +0000Washtenaw County State Lawmakers Say Projected Revenue Declines Another Concern About Roads PlanAndrew Cluley Income inequality is expected to be one of the key topics in President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address, but the issue is making news in Michigan as well. SEE ALSO: Campaign to seek Minimum Wage Hike in Michigan A new ballot proposal committee is considering over the new few weeks if they will try to put a question on the November ballot to raise Michigan's minimum wage. State Representative David Rutledge says an increase will help Michigan particularly the Ypsilanti area. Rutledge says it may cost businesses more in salaries, but they will benefit as well through consumers having more money to spend on goods and services. State Senator Bert Johnson has introduced legislation to raise Michigan's minimum wage to $10 per hour by 2016, but similar legislation never made it out of committee last session. Michigan's minimum wage has been $7.40 hourly, since 2008, but for tipped workers has remained at $2.65 since the early 1990's. Ballot Proposal to Raise Michigan's Minimum Wage Possible This Yearhttp://wemu.org/post/ballot-proposal-raise-michigans-minimum-wage-possible-year
40724 as http://wemu.orgMon, 27 Jan 2014 19:51:42 +0000Ballot Proposal to Raise Michigan's Minimum Wage Possible This YearAndrew Cluley SEE ALSO: Michigan State of the State Address 2014 55th District State Representative Adam Zemke says he heard some positive things in Governor Rick Snyder's State of the State Address. Zemke however says the details of the speech leave some questions. He says the governor's statements on increased K-12 education funding left out the fact that without increases in direct per-pupil funding means more money isn't getting to classrooms. Zemke says he did appreciate the governor talking about work on educator effectiveness since excellent teachers and administrators are the key. He says when it comes to discussion of the projected surplus lawmakers need to remember most of it is one time money. He says tax relief should be focused on the lowest income residents that have seen tax hikes while Snyder has been in office.53rd District State Representative Jeff Irwin says he heard what he expected in Governor Rick Snyder's state of the state address. Irwin says in an election year Snyder triedWashtenaw County Lawmakers Respond to Governor Rick Snyder's State of State Addresshttp://wemu.org/post/washtenaw-county-lawmakers-respond-governor-rick-snyders-state-state-address
40324 as http://wemu.orgFri, 17 Jan 2014 04:22:42 +0000Washtenaw County Lawmakers Respond to Governor Rick Snyder's State of State AddressAndrew CluleyThe State House had already passed a version of a bill that would extend Medicaid benefits to about 320,000 low-income residents in 2014. The State Senate stalled the measure until this week, when it passed a version with some new elements. WEMU's Andrew Cluley reports, State House lawmakers are again preparing to vote on Medicaid expansion. State House To Vote On Medicaid Expansion http://wemu.org/post/state-house-vote-medicaid-expansion
34322 as http://wemu.orgFri, 30 Aug 2013 10:46:54 +0000State House To Vote On Medicaid Expansion Bob EcclesState lawmakers are considering whether they could get their work done on a part-time basis, but one local legislator doesn't like the idea. Hear more from WEMU's Bob Eccles. Rutledge Says Part Time Legislature Would Hurt Citizenshttp://wemu.org/post/rutledge-says-part-time-legislature-would-hurt-citizens
24823 as http://wemu.orgTue, 29 Jan 2013 15:02:33 +0000Rutledge Says Part Time Legislature Would Hurt CitizensBob EcclesA local state legislator says he'll be closely watching Governor Snyder's state-of-the-state address tonight, hoping to hear a plan for more help for struggling local governments. Hear more from WEMU's Bob Eccles. Rutledge Wants More Help for Local Governmentshttp://wemu.org/post/rutledge-wants-more-help-local-governments
24315 as http://wemu.orgWed, 16 Jan 2013 14:34:08 +0000Rutledge Wants More Help for Local Governments